we support carers families and friends of substance misusers within the community

(How will we make change happen?)

1. As a group we meet, share ideas and thoughts within the group to raise awareness of substance misuse issues for a better understanding.
2. We aim to establish a support group in North Lincolnshire for the families of people who have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
3. We attempt to ensure the needs of carers are considered within treatment plans and needs assessments to bring about positive change for carers and service users.
4. We are the central voice for carers within Scunthorpe to highlight what is good and what is not good for carers within the treatment system.
5. We use meetings to locate individual and group training needs.
6. We signpost those in need to the correct support agencies.
7. We try to challenge public perceptions of drugs and users through information,education and community projects    
8. We provide carers families and friends opportunities to develop thier knowledge skills,attitudes and understanding  about drugs and appreciate the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, reltaing this to thier own and others actions.